Edith Townsend
(96 years old)
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edith Townsend (Gillett, Wisconsin), who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Townsend to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Kenney and Edith Kesler Kenney; her husband Wallace Eugene Townsend; and her daughter Karen Townsend. She is survived by: her close friends, Nancy Buchan (Joe Roderick), Terrie Sue Townsend (Joe Bresette) and Amy Esterhuizen (Sean); her grandchildren, Blake (Cindy), Bif Buchan, Luke (Marlene Kitchen), Casey Brandemuehl (Morgan), Bridget Esterhuizen (Tyler Crawford), Hans Esterhuizen (Karla) and Kelton Lepak; and her great grandchildren, Emily B., Leah B., Claire B., Madden B., Ali B., Heidi S., Sarah S., Miller B., Veda B., Freya C., Sable C., Layla E., Maxine E. and Daphne E..
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Tabor United Methodist Church (120 W Main St, Gillett, WI 54124).
Please direct memorials to Gillett Public Schools, Gillett Area Historical Museum, or a donation recipient of your choice.